BELLIN GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

BELLIN GUNDERSEN HEALTH SYSTEM INC

EIN 92-0504278 · Single Organization Support (E11)

What they do

TOGETHER WE WILL INSPIRE YOUR BEST LIFE BY RELENTLESSLY CARING, LEARNING, and INNOVATING.

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Of every $100 spent, about $100.00 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Money report from 2023The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders35 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

3,940.99%of revenue went to mission work100.0% of expenses · Program services

$2,509.56spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $15,130,920 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $238,232 for CHRIS WOLESKE (EXECUTIVE VP, NORTHERN COUNTIES REGIONAL PRESIDENT). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2023

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$399,871

Mission workProgram services$15,758,8733,940.99% of revenue100.0% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Total expenses$15,758,8733,940.99% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2023CurrentExpense mix: 100.0% mission · 0.0% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 3,940.99% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 100.0% mission · 0.0% management · 0.0% fundraisingRevenue comparison unavailable

Money in and money out

Revenue$627,953

Expenses$15,758,873

Annual shortfall $15,130,920 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$15,758,873 · 100.0% of expenses

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Revenue$627,953

Expenses$15,758,873

Income$627,953

Mission work (program services)$15,758,873

Accounting fees$25,000

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2023

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

CHRIS WOLESKEEXECUTIVE VP, NORTHERN COUNTIES REGIONAL PRESIDENT · 2 hrs/week $238,232Base · Other $238,232

PETER VANDENHOUTENASSISTANT SECRETARY (BEGIN 3/24) · 2 hrs/week $75,482Base · Other $75,482

MICHAEL DOLAN MDSOUTHERN CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER $73,420Base · Other $73,420

PRAVEEN CHOPRACHIEF DIGITAL AND INFORMATION OFFICER · 2 hrs/week $70,973Base · Other $70,973

EZANA AZENE MDBOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER · 2 hrs/week $70,278Base · Other $70,278

CHRISTOPHER EBERLEIN MDBOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER · 2 hrs/week $70,228Base · Other $70,228

DANIEL LILLYSECRETARY · 2 hrs/week $69,978Base · Other $69,978

SCOTT RATHGABER MDCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, EX-OFFICIO · 2 hrs/week $68,728Base · Other $68,728

HEATHER SCHIMMERS RNSOUTHERN COUNTIES REGIONAL PRESIDENT, EX-OFFICIO · 2 hrs/week $68,378Base · Other $68,378

LEANNE ANDERSENCHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER · 2 hrs/week $63,599Base · Other $63,599

ROBYN BORGE MDBOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER (THRU 12/23) · 2 hrs/week $47,055Base · Other $47,055

JAMES RIDER MDBOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER · 2 hrs/week $46,448Base · Other $46,448

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (35)

CHRIS WOLESKEEXECUTIVE VP, NORTHERN COUNTIES REGIONAL PRESIDENT

PETER VANDENHOUTENASSISTANT SECRETARY (BEGIN 3/24)

MICHAEL DOLAN MDSOUTHERN CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER

PRAVEEN CHOPRACHIEF DIGITAL AND INFORMATION OFFICER

EZANA AZENE MDBOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER

CHRISTOPHER EBERLEIN MDBOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER

DANIEL LILLYSECRETARY

SCOTT RATHGABER MDCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, EX-OFFICIO

HEATHER SCHIMMERS RNSOUTHERN COUNTIES REGIONAL PRESIDENT, EX-OFFICIO

LEANNE ANDERSENCHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER

ROBYN BORGE MDBOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER (THRU 12/23)

JAMES RIDER MDBOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER

WILLIAM FARRELLCHIEF INNOVATION & STRATEGY OFFICER

SHERRI HOYMAN DOBOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER

ELIZABETH COGBILL MDBOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER (BEGIN 1/24)

JULIE GRACEFFAASSISTANT TREASURER (THRU 3/24)

MICHELLE MICKAASSISTANT TREASURER (BEGIN 3/24)

LISA HARTONCHIEF QUALITY OFFICER

ANDREA WERNERCHIEF POPULATION OFFICER

CINDY LASECKI MDNORTHERN CHIEF CLINICAL OFFICER

GERALD OETZELFORMER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

TERESITA YUTUCBOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER

SUSAN FINCOBOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER

STEVE LITTLEINTERIM CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (THRU 2/24)

TERRY FULWILERBOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER (THRU 12/23)

WILLIAM BOHNBOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER (BEGIN 1/24)

KARL SCHMIDTBOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER

SAIED ASSEF MDBOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER

RICHARD RADCLIFFEBOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER

JOHN LYCHEBOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER

JOHN DYKEMABOARD OF DIRECTORS - CHAIRMAN

JOHN CEELENCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, TREASURER (BEGIN 2/24)

GERALD ARNDTBOARD OF DIRECTORS, VICE CHAIRMAN

DANIEL FLORNESSBOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER

BARBARA GILLINGBOARD OF DIRECTORS - MEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2024
Location: 1836 SOUTH AVE, LA CROSSE, WI 54601-5429
County: La Crosse
In care of: % DANIEL J LILLY
Primary officer: Scott Rathgaber MD, CEO

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(608) 782-7300

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2023
Tax period began: October 1, 2023
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: ERNST & YOUNG US LLP
NTEE classification: Single Organization Support (E11)
IRS tax category: Single Organization Support